WHEREAS, entrepreneurs and small businesses play a crucial role in the economic success of our cities, State, and Country; and
WHEREAS, Alaska’s entrepreneurial ecosystem helps foster innovation and economic growth allowing communities to preserve their unique culture and build generational wealth statewide; and
WHEREAS, entrepreneurs are resilient, passionate, and capable of overcoming challenges through hard work, ingenuity, and the persistence it takes to start and run a business; and
WHEREAS, entrepreneurs are able to successfully start and grow their businesses through the technical assistance, education, training, and mentorship they receive and;
WHEREAS, Alaska’s unique history, geography, and demography present both challenges and opportunities that make our entrepreneurial ecosystem distinct and worthy of celebration and support; and
WHEREAS, Alaska Entrepreneurship Week is a volunteer-led effort supported by federal agencies, State and local municipalities, organizations, non-profits, and businesses to showcase existing resources, create meaningful connections, build support networks, and create opportunities around entrepreneurship in Alaska; and
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska recognizes the contributions of entrepreneurs and their importance in ensuring that our local communities thrive.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Mike Dunleavy, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim September 14-18, 2026 as:
Alaska Entrepreneurship Week
in Alaska and urge citizens to consider the ways we can support local entrepreneurs, encourage new growth and development, and improve our economy for the benefit of all Alaskans.
Dated: September 14, 2026
